Originally a receiver, Cory made the move to the defensive side
of the ball during 2011 spring drills and has added depth to the
Tech defense each of the past two years...comes into his senior
season primed to add to his playing time, and listed second on the
depth chart at the "bandit" linebacker position...impressive work
ethic and hustle...has been a key player as a member of the special
teams...does all the little things needed to be successful...has
made seven appearances on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

AT TECH (IN 2012): Cory played in every game
last season for the Golden Eagles, including a start on Sept. 29,
at Murray State... made 20 tackles, five unassisted...posted a
career-high six tackles in Tech's overtime victory against UT
Martin.

(In 2011): Saw increased playing time his
second season on the gridiron for the Golden Eagles, making
appearances in all 11 games on the defensive side of the
ball...totaled 18 tackles on the year with six coming against
Maryville College on Sept. 8...had nine unassisted stops over the
course of the season...recorded one pass breakup against EIU on
Sept. 17.

(In 2010): Cory was a member of Tech's special
teams during his first season in action and played on kickoff cover
squad...played in six contests.

(In 2009): Cory was a redshirt member of the Tech roster
in his first season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Cory was a two-year varsity starter
for Woodside High School in Woodside, California...as a junior he
was chosen the team's Most Valuable Defensive Back when he had 64
solo tackles, 48 assists, three fumble recoveries, three
interceptions and 12 passes defended...named to the all-county
defensive team...also spent some time as the backup QB and running
back...as senior, he was named team captain, was the starting
quarterback on a CCS semi-finalist team....threw for more than
1,000 yards with 12 touchdowns and rushed for nine
touchdowns,...was the team's second-leading rusher with 823
yards...named San Mateo County athlete of the week, Most Valuable
offensive player for the team as well as all-league and all-Daily
News...also a three-year starting point guard on the varsity
basketball team where he was a team captain and named to all-league
teams both his junior and senior years.

PERSONAL: The son of Joe and Sue McDonald, both
athletic directors and coaches...full name is Cory James
McDonald...birthdate is August 9, 1990, born in Redwood City,
Calif...majoring in Exercise Science, Physical Education and
Wellness.